BOSFilipinos and Milagros Project Pop-Up Dinner Recap
by Bianca Garcia
My heart was beating fast, my hands were sweating, and I smelled like adobo. I glanced around the cozy space at Saus and saw my team whirring around: Trish was going over the floor plan and putting last minute touches on the dining tables, Leila was prepping garnishes behind the counter, Saima was heading down towards the kitchen with a determined look on her face, and Chef Roland was laser-focused on the food, carrying big pots filled with deliciousness. I grinned wide and welcomed the first guest. We were ready to rock and roll.
Clockwise from top left: Leila, Roland, Bianca, and Trish
© Bianca Garcia
The next few hours went by in a blur. We were fortunate to have sold out both seatings for the evening, and there was a general buzz of excitement in the packed restaurant that sustained throughout the night. Once the food started coming out, we heard plenty of “oohs,” “ahhs,” and “mmms.” The diners were happy and satisfied, and so were we. The Filipino Food Pop-Up Event by BOSFilipinos and The Milagros Project was a success! Below are a few pictures from the evening:
scallop kinilaw
© Matt Nagy
ilocos empanada
© Matt Nagy
chicken inasal steeam bun
© Matt Nagy
pork ribs adobo
© Matt Nagy
leche flan
© Cathy Buena
Chef Roland talking to diners
© Bianca Garcia
happy diners
© Bianca Garcia
the night's menu (hapunan means dinner in Filipino)
© Matt Nagy
dried mangoes and bananas
© Bianca Garcia
We are all grateful for this incredible experience. The months of preparations and meetings (filled with food, no complaints) were worth it, and we are proud of our very first eat-up. Extra special thanks to: Chef Roland of The Milagros Project for sharing his talent and letting Boston have a little taste of the Philippines via his tasting menu; Chin, Lucas, Tanya, Aimee, Renee, and the rest of the team at Saus for their help and participation; our friend Saima for rocking out with us that night; my hubby Matt for designing our menu and branding; and of course to our attendees, family, and friends for the support and encouragement.
MARAMING SALAMAT PO! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
the team post-event
© Bianca Garcia
BOSFilipinos' First Eatup is Monday!
Hi BFers and Friends!
Our very first eatup is just around the corner! We're so excited to share this meal with you all at one of our favorite places - Saus. You can still buy tickets here (link) for the 6PM or 8:15PM seating. Check out the menu below, and let us know if you've got any questions!
If you can't make it, you can still spread the love by sharing our ticket link on social media through Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
Thanks for the support as always, and we hope to see you soon!
Tasting Menu Preview*
Scallop Kinilaw
local scallops marinated in coconut vinegar, chili, and herbs
Ilocos Empanada
fried empanada made of rice flour and annatto with vigan style pork sausage, green papaya, and egg
Pancit Molo
savory wonton dumpling soup with shrimp, pork, and garlic
Chicken Inasal Steam Bun
grilled chicken marinated in lemongrass annatto and garlic in a steam bun with scallions and aioli
Pork Rib Adobo
braised pork ribs in soy sauce, spiced vinegar, palm sugar, bay leaves, and peppercorn
Sinangag
a Filipino meal wouldn’t be complete without garlic rice
Leche Flan with Lavender Ube Halaya
sweet egg custard with lavender scented purple yam sauce
*Unfortunately, for this event, there will be no substitutions available.
*Menu subject to change based on availability and seasonality of ingredients.
Save the Date For Our First Eatup
Hi BFers & friends -
We are thrilled to announce that our first eatup (food pop-up!) will be September 25th at Saus! We’ll be partnering up with the Milagros Project and Chef Roland Calupe to bring you his creative take on Filipino cuisine.
What can you expect? The BF founders will be in full force working the front of the house, while Chef Roland talks you through his 3 course (yeah, you definitely won’t go home hungry) menu. There’ll be lots of food, learnin’, and laughs.
Stay tuned to our social (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) for the Eventbrite link in the next week, as tickets are limited. The invite will include the full menu, details on the 2 seatings we’ll be offering, and it will (hopefully) answer any questions you might have. In the meantime, if you've got any burning questions you can reach out to us via our Contact page.
We hope to see you there!
- Trish, Bianca, Leila
More about Saus:
Known for their french fries and housemade dipping sauces, Saus is a fast-ish casual restaurant serving made-from-scratch food with a focus on condiments.
More about the Milagros Project:
The Milagros Project promotes Filipino food, beverage, and culture through media and dining events in Chicago, Boston, and NYC.